Meaning

Primary

To Join Together

Alternatives

To Unify, To Match

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

You know that the alternative kanji meaning for 合 is join, which is what we're using here. The verb form of join is to join together, and it can also mean to unify and to match.

Reading

あわせる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 合う, so if you know that reading you'll know this reading as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 顔を合わせる

    to meet face to face

    手を合わせる

    to join one's hands together

    力を合わせる

    to join forces

Context Sentences

彼は相手のペースに合わせるのが上手いよね。

He's good at matching the pace of others, isn't he?

このセーターに合わせる上着がない。

I don't have a jacket that goes with this sweater.

ムリして人に合わせる必要はないよ。

You don't need to force yourself to fit in with others.

Kanji Composition